Yellow Dog Hill RD over Crow Creek
FairPosted for loadBuffalo County, South Dakota · 3S & 11.4W of Gann Valley · Structure no. 000000009174140
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yellow Dog Hill RD over Crow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yellow Dog Hill RD over Crow Creek in Buffalo County, South Dakota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yellow Dog Hill RD over Crow Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yellow Dog Hill RD over Crow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Yellow Dog Hill RD over Crow Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Yellow Dog Hill RD over Crow Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Yellow Dog Hill RD over Crow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.